Run Training Tip – Know The Wind Direction
In winter, start your runs into the wind and finish them with the wind. This will help keep you from overheating at the start of your run and help [...]
January 2014
Cycling 101 – Basic formwork and Pedal Stroke concepts
February 22 - Registration now open! Sold Out Cycling can be as basic as simply pushing your pedals down to move your bike forward, but what if you could use [...]
My First 10K
by Emily E. I never thought I could complete a 10K run race. I started jogging about 3 years ago after we got a dog and walking her got boring. [...]
Bike Tip – Learn to change a flat tire!
Wintertime is a great time of the year to practice changing a flat tire. Pull a tire from your bike, deflate it and start the tire changing process. Once [...]
ET Spring Training Camp 2014
We are excited to announce Experience Triathlon’s 2014 Spring Training Camp in Santa Barbara Wine Country - one of the top wine regions in the world! Camp will be [...]
Run Training Tip – Focus on Efficiency
One way to improve your run performance is to focus on your efficiency. A critical part of running economy is your leg turnover, or cadence. Counting how many times [...]
Half Marathon Training Class Spring 2014
Spring 2014 session open for registration Miss the beginning of the class? No problem. Start any week! Contact us for prorated price. So, you want to run a half marathon? Whether [...]
Bike Training Tip – Stretch Your Calves
Do your calves ever get tired or cramped while riding? Try dropping your heel 1-2" on the down stroke for 10-15 pedal strokes to create a stretch in the [...]
ET CompuTrainer Winter II Session 2014
An indoor bike program that will move your cycling to the next level. Want to get faster on the bike for next race season? ET CompuTrainer can help! Proven by professional [...]
December 2013
Mental Skills Training Tip – Avoid the Time Trap
Setting a specific, aggressive finishing time at a new distance or race venue with a major change in terrain or weather is a sure fire way to increase stress [...]
Training Tip – Pacing in a Group
Use group workouts to your advantage--if you always work out by yourself, try training with others to challenge yourself. Be careful, though, to maintain the intent of your workout! [...]
Cycling 101 – Basic formwork and Pedal Stroke concepts
January 25 - Registration now open! Cycling can be as basic as simply pushing your pedals down to move your bike forward, but what if you could use your body [...]
Holiday Healthy Eating Tips
Ahhhh, the holidays. It’s hard to believe, but they are upon us again! Following are some simple tips to help you be nutritionally smart, steady and consistent at those [...]
Nutrition Tip – Vitamin D Status in Winter
Feel like your strength and power drop off in those cold, dark winter months? Maybe it’s your vitamin D! Low vitamin D status leads to muscle weakness and pain. [...]
Swim Training Tip – Join a Group!
Many triathletes have a difficult time motivating themselves to get to the pool for a solo swim workout. Training with a group is a great way to combat this [...]
ET Masters Swimming – Carol Stream
Winter session starts January 7. Registration is now open! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified coaching staff of Experience Triathlon will [...]
Training Tip – Do Dynamic Stretching Before Working Out
Do dynamic stretching before a swim, bike or run workout. Dynamic stretching includes movements that simulate the workout such as high knees and “butt kicks” before running. Static stretching [...]
Run To Become – December 2013
Are you willing to become everything you are meant to be? Do you want to breakthrough in training, racing and life? How are you going to make that happen? Run [...]
Improving Your Run Off the Bike
Using a power meter during racing will help you control your output on the bike which is critical, especially in long course racing, to be able to efficiently run [...]
November 2013
Run Training Tip – Land Midfoot
Footstrike is an important aspect of proper running form. Where your foot contacts the ground is much more important than how it contacts the ground. It is recommended to [...]
Fitness Training Tip – Short Workout Is Better Than No Workout
No time for a sweaty gym workout? Consider this tip if you find yourself time crunched! At this hurried and hectic time of year, here are a few good reasons [...]
Bike Training Tip – Engage Your Glutes
Engage your glute muscles as much as possible during hard interval work on the bike trainer. This will help ensure that you maintain good form during a state of [...]
Nutrition Tip – Eat More Vegetables
Eat more vegetables. Really. Eat them in every color, with every meal, in every season. They’ve got a ridiculous amount of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticarcinogenic compounds. Think of them [...]
Training Tip – Do Race Simulation Training
Train for the conditions of your “A” race—if you know your goal race for the year is going to be on a hilly course in the beginning of August [...]
Run Training Tip – Go Slow to Go Fast
Running fast in our races isn’t all about going fast on every workout, sometimes it’s about going slow. Putting too much strain on your body on every run opens [...]
Swim Training Tip – Use Fins
Use of short fins or zoomers is a great way to improve your kick if you tend to have weak ankles or kick from the knee. The larger surface [...]
Mental Skills Training Tip – Race Strong
To reduce race day stress and improve overall performance, try setting your primary race goal to come away from the event knowing that you controlled everything well and raced [...]
Free Winter Running Clinic
Do you ever get tired of running on the treadmill during the cold winter months? Not sure how you could survive running outside in the freezing cold? Then join [...]
Improve Performance By Recording Your Workouts
Always write down your workouts in a log—You can use a notebook, a spreadsheet, or Training Peaks. Whatever method you use, keeping track of the details of what you [...]
ET Masters Swimming – Naperville
Group swim and instruction for all abilities ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches will provide structured workouts and stroke improvement [...]
Run Training Tip – Interval Training
In order to be faster, you must go faster. Incorporate speed and interval training in your workouts such as 4x2 minute speed sets where you are running a 5k [...]
The First Naperville Marathon Day
Team ET was out in full force for our hometown’s inaugural half and full marathon. Great, cool running temps made for an excellent race day for all. Our world [...]
Holiday Party – December 13 – Brunswick Zone XL – Naperville
Announcing the ET Holiday Pool Party – bathing suits optional! :-) We are happy to announce that this year Experience Triathlon will cover all costs for this event with the [...]
Bike Training Tip – Insert Bottle Without Looking
Use Computrainer or indoor bike trainer rides as a chance to work on "staying aero" while sipping from your water bottle. Engage your core, stabilizing from your hips and [...]
ET Indoor Triathlon Series 2014
One Hour, Any Skill Level, Have Fun!! January 26, 2014 ||| March 9, 2014 The ET Indoor Triathlon Series is a great way to become a triathlete or test your training [...]
Strength Training Tip – Move Slower!
When strength training, performing the movements slower is better than fast for the following reasons: Longer period of muscle tension (work) Higher level of muscle force (intensity) Lower level of momentum (efficiency) Lower [...]
Training Intensity Tip – Use a Heart Rate Monitor
Training with a heart rate monitor—Besides giving you instant feedback of how hard you’re working, your HRM can be used as a tool to execute your running and cycling [...]
Swim Training Tip – Hand Entry Point
Good hand entry is critical for an efficient swim stroke. The hand should enter the water about 12-18" in front of the head and in line with the shoulder. Coach [...]
Weight Loss Tip – Remove Halloween Candy
Keep your weight loss or weight management program on track during the holiday season starting with this simple strategy: Get your leftover Halloween candy OUT of your house...STAT!! If it's [...]
Cold Weather Running Tip – Wear Tights
The secret to successful cold weather running is selecting the right clothing. For the legs, try running in tights! They actually keep the legs warmer than loose fitting warmup [...]
Announcing ET CompuTrainer Chicago!
We are excited to announce ET CompuTrainer in downtown Chicago! Want to get faster on the bike for next race season? ET CompuTrainer can help! Proven by professional athletes, cyclists [...]
October 2013
ET Run Club returns to Naperville November 2
After 6 months of summer fun at Herrick Lake, we return to Starbucks on Chicago Ave in downtown Naperville for our winter season ET Run Club run and weekly [...]
What are you grateful for today?
by Diane R. What are you grateful for today? That was a post I read on a friend's Facebook page this morning while I was still flying high from completing [...]
Announcing ET Masters – Carol Stream
We are excited to announce ET Masters in Carol Stream. The 25 yard, IHSA regulation size pool in the new Fountain View Recreation Center is the perfect place to [...]
Still On Pace for Big Sur
by Laurie S. By now, it’s no secret that I will be doing the Big Sur Marathon in April of 2014. I’m already reading guidebooks and searching for ideas for [...]
Announcing ET Run Club Chicago!
We are excited to announce ET Run Club in downtown Chicago! ET Run Club is open to everyone, regardless of fitness level or running experience! Jim Levesque will be the [...]
My trip to the ITU 2013 World Triathlon Finals race in London 2013
by David Z. It all starts here before I knew I was even going. 2006 I quit smoking then gained weight to almost 300 lbs. I was going nowhere fast, well, actually [...]
ET CompuTrainer Winter I Session 2013-2014
An indoor bike program that will move your cycling to the next level. Want to get faster on the bike for next race season? ET CompuTrainer can help! Proven by professional [...]
Run Miami Famous with ET
Looking to get out of the cold Chicago winter? Come Run Famous with Team ET in Miami!! The Miami Marathon and Half Marathon course is one of the flattest, most [...]
September 2013
Becoming an Ironman
by Jim R. I started on the road to Ironman four years ago, yet it seems like a lifetime ago, without even realizing back then this is where the journey [...]
Run To Become – September 2013
Are you willing to become everything you are meant to be? Do you want to breakthrough in training, racing and life? How are you going to make that happen? Run [...]
Staying in the box at Ironman Wisconsin
by Bill K. First and foremost I want to thank Joyce, my wife, and my family for their support throughout this entire process. Also, I want to express my appreciation [...]
140.6 Rocks!!
by Cathy O. Racing is funny at times. There are times when you can’t wait for the race to be here and done and then there are times you can’t [...]
My First 140.6 Ironman
by Dale R. After 10 months of hard training, the time was finally here! I was physically ready and mentally prepared for what awaited me at Ironman Louisville. Heading down [...]
Breaking Through at USAT Nationals
by Kristin B. USAT National Championship in Milwaukee. My A race of the year. I could write about so many great things related to this race, but to keep all [...]
August 2013
Why Triathlon?
by Tom Z. It all started back in 2003. I was working on an individual as a PTA when I noticed a tattoo on the back of the calf. Unbeknownst [...]
Becoming a Triathlete
by Kim P. Hi Coach Joe! I may have been slow and I may have sold myself short, but I finished the Naperville Sprint Triathlon presented by Experience Triathlon only [...]
The burden of old beliefs
by Erin M. "I can't swim." "I'm not an athlete." I've dragged these old beliefs around like a chain on my leg for as long as I can remember. They are powerful [...]
What an AWESOME first Triathlon
by Nader A. I signed up last winter for the 2013 Naperville Triathlon presented by Experience Triathlon after having been road cycling for about a year. My wife's first comment [...]
Ironman Wisconsin Team Dinner
Announcing a Team dinner opportunity for the night before Ironman Wisconsin! Here are the details: Who: Whoever would like to join us…all are welcome, including kids! What: Ironman Wisconsin pre-race Team dinner! Where: [...]
Inch By Inch In Madison – 2013 ET Summer Camp Recap
Last month the Experience Triathlon athletes and coaches made their way north for the highly popular Madison Summer Camp weekend of workouts, seminars and camaraderie. Coach Joe set the stage [...]
I Didn’t See The Lighthouse, But I Did See The Light
by Drew R. When you strip it down to its bare essentials, swimming is pretty simple. One hand pulls you through the water as you lift the other one out [...]
ET Masters Swimming – Naperville
Fall session starts August 19 - Registration open! Group swim and instruction for all abilities ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches [...]
When Dreams Come True
by Tanya L. In 2010, I volunteered at the Ironman Oceanside 70.3. What a fun experience! I decided that day I wanted to complete a 70.3 race. So I bought [...]
July 2013
Bill and Rob’s Excellent Adventure
by Bill K. and Rob K. This was Bill’s second Racine HIM and Rob’s first. Rob: Dude! Great idea on doing the Racine Ironman 70.3 together this year! Bill: Yeah, thought [...]
Anything is Possible if You Want It Bad Enough
by Rob K. This year’s ET Batavia Triathlon was my second tri and was much better than my first. I cut my swim time in half! I owe that to [...]
Run To Become – July 2013
Are you willing to become everything you are meant to be? Do you want to breakthrough in training, racing and life? How are you going to make that happen? Run [...]
June 2013
Summer Training Camp 2013 – Madison!
July 26-28. Friday 5pm through Sunday noon This camp is sold out. Please watch for our Spring camp announcement soon! An exciting weekend of training and coached clinics in a small [...]
My First Triathlon
by Amy H. June 9, 2013 has finally arrived. I have been working toward this day for 1 year and 6 months. I started this journey the last week of [...]
ET Family Picnic – 2013
A summer afternoon of food and fun with the ET family! - July 14 It’s not all about training and racing at Experience Triathlon. Come share an afternoon of food [...]
Group Track Program – Summer 2013
Track interval running workouts and coaching for runners of all levels Experience Triathlon group track program is a weekly coached track interval workout under the guidance of Coach Joe LoPresto. [...]
Proving there is always a positive and moving on!
by Kristin B. Yesterday (The ET Batavia Sprint Triathlon) was an amazing race. Coach Joe masterfully executed a well-organized, fun, inviting, competitive race that was supported by many wonderful volunteers. [...]
ET Masters Swimming – Schaumburg Area
Summer session starts June 18. Registration now open! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified Coach Judie Refvik will provide structured workouts [...]
May 2013
ET Masters Swimming – Naperville
Summer session starts June 3 - Registration open! Group swim and instruction for all abilities ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches [...]
ET Open Water Swim Clinics at Centennial
Triathlon specific group swimming and instruction for all abilities ET Open Water Swim Clinics at Centennial Beach is a weekly swimming program designed for triathletes. USA certified coaches will provide [...]
Our Little Piece of Paradise – Spring Camp 2013
by Amy H. After a long cold winter and with spring just not wanting to make a long term appearance in Chicago, Thursday April 25, 2013 finally arrived and I [...]
Run Club Moves To Herrick Lake
ET Run Club moves to our summer location on Saturday, May 4. Run Club is open to everyone – regardless of fitness level or running experience!! The experienced and [...]
ET Batavia 2013 Volunteer Form
The ET Batavia Triathlon and Duathlon is coming up on June 9, and we need your help! In addition to the triathlon and duathlon, we have youth events to produce [...]
April 2013
Run To Become – May 2013
Are you willing to become everything you are meant to be? Do you want to breakthrough in training, racing and life? How are you going to make that happen? Run [...]
An Ironman Mindset
by Jim R. While Ironman Wisconsin isn’t until September 8, 2013, it’s been on my mind since signing up in September 2012. Lately it’s been on my mind more than [...]
Triathlon Training Class – Spring 2013
Registration is now open! Get ready to Tri with Experience Triathlon's triathlon training class. Our USAT Certified Coaching staff will help you prepare for your first tri or improve on [...]
Announcing 2013 Bike Club Ride Locations
April 7 is first Sunday ride. May 8 is first Wednesday ride. Want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, make new friends, ride in a safe group environment, [...]
ET Masters Swimming – Schaumburg Area
Spring session starts April 9. Registration now open! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified Coach Judie Refvik will provide structured workouts [...]
March 2013
The Hill
by Amy H. Saturday started out as just a chilly early spring day, sunny but 35 degrees, with another trainer ride on the schedule. But wait, I scored a half [...]
Cycling 101 – Basic formwork and Pedal Stroke concepts
April 20 - Registration now open! Cycling can be as basic as simply pushing your pedals down to move your bike forward, but what if you could use your body [...]
Run Club Anniversary Party
Join us on April 13 to celebrate our 500th Saturday morning Run Club. We can hardly believe that it’s been a decade since we decided to hold our first [...]
Group Track Program – Spring 2013
Track interval running workouts and coaching for runners of all levels Experience Triathlon group track program is a weekly coached track interval workout under the guidance of Coach Joe LoPresto. [...]
Time Trial Racing – The Ultimate Test
by Coach Sarah Time Trialing... what is it, exactly? It could be said that it is the ultimate cycling test of pushing oneself against oneself, and pushing oneself against the [...]
February 2013
Breaking Through in Miami
by Kelli Z. Every Thursday at 5:30am I “Run to Become” with Coach Joe and a small group of Experience Triathlon teammates. It is a great way to start my [...]
Second Chances
by Sarah F. Do you believe in second chances? Maybe even third or fourth chances? I do. I shouldn’t even be doing this sport, for all intents and purposes. I am not [...]
Run To Become – February 2013
Are you willing to become everything you are meant to be? Do you want to breakthrough in training, racing and life? How are you going to make that happen? Run [...]
Making our foundation even stronger in training, racing & recovery! Part 2 – Pre-race massage.
by Sarah F. Endurance athletes know what it takes to prepare for an event: hours upon hours of training, sometimes with little time for recovery between workouts. They know the [...]
I Beat the Miami Heat!
by Susan G. For those of you who know me, I have a ton of enthusiasm and excitement. So I don’t think that there was anyone else from Experience Triathlon [...]
January 2013
Why Train with Power
A power meter enables you to monitor and adjust training and racing effort, and energy expenditure, more accurately than ever before. Get hard data that ensures perfect pacing to [...]
ET Masters Swimming – Naperville Area
Spring session starts February 18 - Registration open! Group swim and instruction for all abilities ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches [...]
Social Outing – March 22 – The Foundry
An evening of fun with the ET crew! It’s not all about training and racing at Experience Triathlon. Come share an evening of fun and fellowship. This event is not [...]
ET Masters Swimming – Schaumburg Area
Winter 2013 session starts January 29. Registration now open! ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA Certified Coach Judie Refvik will provide structured [...]
ABC News interview with Coach Joe
Did you see the live ABC News interview with Coach Joe at the ET Indoor Triathlon this morning? If not, here's the replay! Congrats to all our finishers and a [...]
ET CompuTrainer Winter II Session 2013
An indoor bike program that will move your cycling to the next level. Want to get faster on the bike for next race season? ET CompuTrainer can help! Proven by professional [...]
Half Marathon Training Class Spring 2013
Spring 2013 session open for registration So, you want to run a half marathon? Whether you’re a first-timer or you’re looking to improve your performance at the half marathon distance, [...]